Celtic blew Ross County away with five first-half goals to strengthen their hold at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Brendan Rodgers made six changes from their Champions League draw in midweek and the incoming players made their case for regular starts.

Liam Scales kick-started the scoring spree after 10 minutes when he headed in from Luke McCowan's corner before setting the midfielder to double the lead soon after.

Paulo Bernardo smashed the third into the far corner before another stunning strike from captain Callum McGregor made it four. Adam Idah rifled in for 5-0 before half-time.

The Hoops, who move five points clear of Aberdeen ahead of their game on Sunday, had chances to extend their lead while the Staggies failed to trouble Kasper Schmeichel at the other end and sit eighth in the table.